Data Security Specialist II

Description

Data Security Analyst II

Location: Onsite in Philadelphia, PA

Duration: Through 12/31/2026, extensions likely

We are looking for a Data Security Specialist II to support enterprise data protection efforts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position focuses on strengthening security governance, assessing risk, and helping ensure appropriate access controls and policy compliance across systems and data assets. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on security knowledge with strong analytical judgment to advise stakeholders, improve safeguards, and promote security awareness throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

Develop, refine, and help enforce information security policies, standards, and procedures that protect enterprise systems, files, and sensitive data.

Review security controls and perform audits to verify compliance, identify weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions.

Investigate suspected or confirmed security incidents and violations, document findings, and support appropriate response measures.

Assess emerging technologies and evolving threats, then provide practical recommendations for policy updates or security enhancements.

Identify gaps in current data protection practices and propose new controls to address business growth, operational changes, or regulatory needs.

Prepare risk assessments and deliver clear briefings to management on security exposures, priorities, and potential business impact.

Evaluate security tools, services, and process improvements to increase effectiveness, reduce risk, and support operational productivity.

Lead or support security awareness initiatives by educating employees on policies, best practices, and responsible data handling.

Partner with cross-functional teams involved in systems analysis, application development, and database environments to strengthen security requirements and controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Approximately 3-5 years of broad IT experience, including exposure to systems analysis, application development, or database design and administration.
Around 3-4 years of direct experience in information security or data security functions.
Working knowledge of security concepts, risks, and control practices across multiple computing platforms and enterprise environments.
Experience creating, reviewing, or auditing security policies, procedures, and compliance-related documentation.
Ability to perform risk assessments, analyze security issues, and communicate critical findings to technical and business stakeholders.
Familiarity with security incident handling, policy enforcement, and remediation planning.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver training or awareness guidance on security practices.

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